Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,362 and 853.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,362 and 853.44 is: 1,279.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908.76 : 1,362 = 853.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908.76/1,362 = 853.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908.76x = 1,362 × 853.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908.76x = 1,162,385.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,162,385.28/908.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279.09
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